# API Key Management - Configure AI Model Access

**Last Updated**: 2026-03-17
**Version**: 1.0.0

## How It Works

### Open API Key Management

Navigate to the API Key Management page from Settings Center to configure your AI model provider credentials for strategy generation and chat assistant features.

### Select AI Model Provider

Choose your preferred AI provider from the dropdown menu. Current supported providers include Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Qwen, and NONA where enabled for your plan and region.

### Enter and Save API Key

Provide a descriptive name for your key, paste the API key obtained from your provider's dashboard, and click 'Add API Key' to securely store it in the encrypted database.

### Test Key Connection

Use the 'Test' button next to each stored key to verify it can successfully connect to the provider's API and has valid permissions for model access.

### Manage Stored Keys

View all your saved API keys in the management table, where you can test connectivity, review key status, or delete keys that are no longer needed.

> API Key Management allows you to securely store and manage credentials for multiple AI model providers used across the platform

## Tips & Best Practices

- Always test your API key connection immediately after adding it to confirm the key is valid and has the correct permissions before using it in strategy workflows

- Use descriptive names like 'OpenAI-Research' or 'Claude-Testing' to easily distinguish between keys when you have multiple providers configured

- Rotate your API keys periodically by adding a new key, verifying it works, and then deleting the old one to maintain security best practices

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which AI model providers are supported?

The platform supports Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Qwen, and NONA where enabled for your plan and region. Available model names can change as providers update their model catalogs.

### How do I obtain an API key from a provider?

Register on the provider's developer platform (e.g., platform.openai.com, console.anthropic.com), navigate to their API Keys section, and create a new key. Copy the key immediately as most providers only show it once during creation.

### Are my API keys stored securely?

Yes, all API keys are encrypted at rest in the database and transmitted exclusively over HTTPS. Keys are never exposed in client-side code or browser storage, and only decrypted server-side when making authenticated API calls.

### What happens if my API key expires or reaches its usage limit?

If your key becomes invalid, features that depend on that provider will show an error message. You can add a new valid key at any time. The platform does not automatically detect expiration, so test your keys periodically.

## Important Notes

> API keys grant access to external AI services that incur usage costs billed directly by the provider. Monitor your usage and spending limits on each provider's dashboard to avoid unexpected charges.

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Source: https://stratcraft.ai/help/api-key-management/